Grand Texas is situated on about 100 acres. Most of the activities are centered on the site, with a wide swath of trees around most of the activities. This means there will be two barriers to the sound, first the trees and second the distance. Although there will be plenty of music at Grand Texas, everything from country western to classic rock, from Tejano to zydeco and bluegrass, the venues for live music will be either in the center of the park or indoors.

Question #3    Is this going to be another Astroworld?

Wow, that is one of the most asked questions, and it is a two sided one at that! Some people ask, because they are looking for roller coasters and thrill rides like Astroworld, while others are dreading that it is going to become another Astroworld.

Astroworld was part of Houston’s identity. It was developed by the same man that brought us the Astrodome. Some of our principals worked for Astroworld, and share a fondness for it. But, Grand Texas is not what Six Flags Astroworld was. It will have plenty of excitement and “thrills” but these will be accomplished without roller coasters (sorry). Much of our fun will come from live entertainment of all types.

Others ask about Astroworld because in its later years Astroworld had attracted a less than “family friendly” element. When Astroworld was originally conceived it was quite different from what it had become. Six Flags, a great Texas company focused on attracting thrill seekers. These guests are generally older teens and younger adults and more free spending (profitable). This demographic is also more likely to have an unruly element.

Grand Texas wants to entertain the whole family with wholesome, fun activities, many of which are “thrilling” but not necessarily roller coasters. Our focus on entertainment, the nature of our rides and attractions and our commitment to our community will assure that Grand Texas does not become Astroworld. I know this is disappointing to some and we understand, but we can not be all things to all people.

Question #4    Why Tomball?

This is a great question, and we get this all the time by people that live in Tomball, and others in nearby cities. Over several years we formulated the plan for Grand Texas, but it wasn’t initially intended for Tomball. Several surrounding cities and unincorporated areas were much more appealing from a development standpoint.

Tomball is centrally located amongst many of the principals of Grand Texas. Many of our children attended Tomball schools, including three that graduated from Tomball High School.

During these years of finding the “perfect location,” we’ve stood on the sidewalk during the Tomball Christmas Parade as I’ve tried to keep my 3 year old son from running after the frontwards/backwards car (when he was two, we were just trying to keep him from eating dirt).

We realized we wanted to be in a city that was close knit, active, with a strong sense of community. You drive down Main Street, and it still has the charm of a small town, despite its recent growth and the availability of so much nearby. Tomball, with its rich and interesting history seemed like the perfect location.

Question #5    What is going to be the price for admission?

This is an easy one, FREE! Okay, admission to the Grand Texas is free, and you’ll only pay for the activities that you and your family would like to participate in. This means you listen to music or shop and it doesn’t cost a thing. Or you and the family can explore Wild Texas Frontier or have fun at Flint Ranch, and pay a small entrance fee.

The admission price to Wild Texas Frontier and Flint Ranch will probably run about $12 apiece ($11.95). We believe that to fully enjoy these activities, you’ll want to spend the better part of a whole day in each. People often ask “can you pay one price and go back and forth?” Initially the answer is no, but I can assure you we are working on an economic model that will make that feasible for guests. We want to make a visit for the day to Grand Texas to not cost much more than the price of a movie. We also want to make it affordable for families to keep coming back and to participate in all of the activities. In addition, we hope to offer significantly discounted tickets through local outlets at reduced prices.

Question #6    Is Grand Texas going to be just a Wild West town?

Actually no, even though we love the Wild West lore, and believe Texas is at the center of most western legends and history, Texas is much more than the Wild West. Grand Texas seeks to demonstrate all that Texas is and was.

At Grand Texas, we’ve already initiated arrangements with museums and businesses throughout Texas to provide guests with numerous cultural and historical elements of Texas’ past. Of course there are the Native American aspects that will be demonstrated at Quanah Village; our replica of a Comanche village, but exhibits on the Civil War, early explorers, the Texas Rangers, Buffalo Soldiers, Tejano settlement and culture, and much, much more is planned.

We hope Grand Texas is where some guests will participate in their first Las Posadas or Dia de los Muertos or possibly participate in Juneteenth. We want everyone to experience the revelry of Oktoberfest and the strenuousness of Celtic competitions. To see how the early settlers provided for themselves, and demonstrate the latest innovations in space travel technology being developed right here in Houston.

These exhibits will be housed in our Town Hall, with a multimedia facility that can be combined with physical displays to provide a unique perspective on Texas’ history, cultures and industry.

Author Mary Lasswell wrote, “I am forced to conclude that God made Texas on his day off, for pure entertainment, just to prove that all that diversity could be crammed into one section of earth by a really top hand.”

I hope this answers many of your questions, and we appreciate your insight and viewpoints. We know we may not agree with everyone all the time, but we want to address your concerns and desires to the best of our ability.